Videos tagged with Colt Model 1895

This guide details the field stripping procedure for the Marlin Model 1917 Machine Gun, as demonstrated by Ian McCollum. It covers the removal of the pistol grip, side plates, recoil springs, feed sprocket, and barrel. The video emphasizes the unique design elements of this early gas-operated firearm.

This guide details the unique gas-operated, swinging lever mechanism of the Marlin Model 1917 Machine Gun, a licensed Colt design. Expert Ian McCollum explains how gas pressure from a port under the barrel actuates a lever connected to the operating slide, cycling the action. The nickname 'Potato Digger' is attributed to the lever's violent motion.

This video features an episode of American Rifleman Television's "I Have This Old Gun" series, focusing on the Colt Model 1895, also known as the "Potato Digger." The episode likely delves into the history, design, and potentially the operation or significance of this particular firearm.